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In the land of the free, money talks

31 January 2012 | 8:18 - By Matthew Hall

The United States likes to proudly boast it is the land of the free. This is an honourable claim except that, when it comes to a presidential campaign, it is far from free and all about money.

The more cash, the better when it comes to a political campaign. (AAP)

The more cash, the better when it comes to a political campaign. (AAP)

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Attack ads of the Republican bloodbath

24 January 2012 | 9:50 - By Matthew Hall

The most interesting thing about the array of Republican attack ads is that in the end, these guys are supposed to be on the same team.

If I don't come out of this alive....(AFP)

If I don't come out of this alive....(AFP)

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An historic day to quit the race

17 January 2012 | 9:02 - By Matthew Hall

Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman quit his bid for the Republican Party’s Presidential nomination on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr Day in the United States.

Jon Huntsman bows out. (Getty)

Jon Huntsman bows out. (Getty)

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Truth and lies

10 January 2012 | 7:42 - By Matthew Hall

Last Saturday I shared lunch with a middle-aged woman from New Jersey. These details are important.

President Obama is going to have a tough fight on his hands this election year. (AAP)

President Obama is going to have a tough fight on his hands this election year. (AAP)

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Republicans strive for electability

03 January 2012 | 14:26 - By Matthew Hall

Will Republican voters in the US end up picking a mainstream candidate who can take on President Obama?

Romney jests with Gingrich during a recent televised debate. (AFP)

Romney jests with Gingrich during a recent televised debate. (AFP)

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Matthew Hall presents a first-hand look at world events from a different angle.

Matthew Hall New York-based writer Matthew Hall has chased fugitives across Texas, been shot in outback Australia and has lunched with Liza Minnelli.

 
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